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H.R. 6040 (112th)

Continued Free Association with Palau Act of 2012

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Introduced

27 June 2012

Last action

10 September 2012 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Rivera, David [R-FL-25], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Transport · Taxation

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Summary

Continued Free Association with Palau Act of 2012 - Approves, with specified exceptions, the agreement and appendices signed by the United States and the Republic of Palau on September 3, 2010, in connection with the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau. Extends funding for: (1) infrastructure maintenance and projects, (2) the Fiscal Consolidation Fund (at a reduced level for FY2012), and (3) specified federal entities. Assents to specified amendments to the Compact subsidiary agreements. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Interior for postal services related to Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. States that Congress finds that Palau is eligible for certain U.S. domestic programs. Prohibits specified funds from being used for: (1) assistance to China or Argentina, (2) the development innovation ventures program, and (3) contributions to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 July 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 July 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 July 2012

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 July 2012

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 September 2012

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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